Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Königs Fern
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Real helecho
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Real Fern
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Królewski paproci
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Vitales
Polypodiales
Family
Vitaceae
Osmundaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Osmunda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Royal Fern
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Royal Fern season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Boston Ivy and Royal Fern Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Royal Fern are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Royal Fern
Care of Boston Ivy and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.